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Healthcare Dive · October 23, 2026 · On the brief until November 6, 2026

Developers, not doctors, should be held accountable for generative AI medical devices, providers say

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Major healthcare associations asked the FDA to hold developers responsible for the safety and performance of generative AI medical devices. Providers stated that monitoring opaque algorithms places an unfair operational and malpractice burden on clinical practices. The upcoming FDA guidance could determine how liability and monitoring duties are divided between manufacturers and healthcare staff.

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